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Oiling a fan

I have an old window fan, maybe 50 yrs old that works great but it hasnt been oiled or used in maybe 20 years. Today I...
4 comments posted 16yrs
posted by Mark_Ransley
4 comments posted 16yrs posted by Mark_Ransley

Asphalt Driveway Over Gravel: Why The Gravel ?

Hello, Was just wondering about this. It is pretty well accepted, apparently, that a new asphalt driveway for a residen...
24 comments posted 16yrs
posted by rgsros
24 comments posted 16yrs posted by rgsros

Energy Saving Tips

1. Reduce heater's room temperature For each extra degree (Celsius) of temperature, your heater will consume 7 to 11% m...
11 comments posted 16yrs
posted by sustainable.future115
11 comments posted 16yrs posted by sustainable.future115

What holds my shingles on?

Hip Roof Composition shingles. In the attic, there are a zillion nails sticking through the roof. Presume these hold on...
8 comments posted 16yrs
posted by spamme0
8 comments posted 16yrs posted by spamme0

My father-in-law helped me fix my garage door!

My wife's parents were in town for the weekend and her father helped me fix my garage door. The problem began in July w...
2 comments posted 16yrs
posted by tetrickm
2 comments posted 16yrs posted by tetrickm

multi tool, Harbor Freight and swearing

Ran out to HF (not close) to get an electric multi tool. They had three models and I got the "top" model as I think thi...
50 comments posted 16yrs
posted by jeff_thies
50 comments posted 16yrs posted by jeff_thies

pressure washer maintenance

I've been given an Excell vertical shaft 6HP (2 gpm 2100psi) pressure washer. http://www.ppe-pressure-washer-parts.com/...
7 comments posted 16yrs
posted by jeff_thies
7 comments posted 16yrs posted by jeff_thies

Sears SST water softener timer battery.

Wondering if anyone had success changing the rechargable battery? Last time I looked for parts from Sears they weren't a...
0 comments posted 16yrs
posted by me
0 comments posted 16yrs posted by me

In-Ground Pool Pump Feed Problem

I realize this is not directly related to the purpose of this group, so if you know of a better place for me to ask, pl...
18 comments posted 16yrs
posted by leesun1
18 comments posted 16yrs posted by leesun1

Proper height of Baseboard

Getting ready to have carpet installed and I want to know the proper height to install the baseboard from the floor (Sh...
22 comments posted 16yrs
posted by sidwelle
22 comments posted 16yrs posted by sidwelle

arborvitae

i recently built a small raised flower bed that i want to plant an arborvitae in. the height of the flower bed is about...
6 comments posted 16yrs
posted by changbah
6 comments posted 16yrs posted by changbah

whazzit, how much?

I scored five propane tanks today for $20. Mfr date '06 stamped on collar. I thought they were forklift tanks, as I had...
4 comments posted 16yrs
posted by pittmanpirate
4 comments posted 16yrs posted by pittmanpirate

Unclogging Drains

Which drains require you to get on the roof? E.g., I unclogged a bathroom tub with a snake via the overflow plate openi...
4 comments posted 16yrs
posted by Home
4 comments posted 16yrs posted by Home

Disabling HotStop Faucet

I have a HotStop faucet that I would like to disable. I bought it because it was the only faucet available that was lon...
2 comments posted 16yrs
posted by celticsoc
2 comments posted 16yrs posted by celticsoc